The Light is a studio album by Afrika Bambaataa and Family, released in 1988.

UB40, Jaki Graham, and Boy George were among the guest musicians.

"Reckless" was arranged and produced by John Robie.

Vocals were provided by Afrika Bambaataa, Lizzie Tear, Malibu and UB40, who also provided all instrumentation.

It was Afrika Bambaataa's second highest charting single in the UK after "Afrika Shox", which he released in 1999 with Leftfield.